Archers cast urge BBC to keep radio drama in Birmingham
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 13:02 · Archive
More than 100 cast members and writers have urged the BBC to keep recording The Archers in Birmingham after the corporation cancelled plans for a new studio.
Over 100 current and former cast members of The Archers, including Dame Judi Dench and Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh, have written to BBC director-general Matt Brittin urging the corporation to keep recording the radio drama in Birmingham. The BBC cancelled plans to build a new bespoke studio for the programme at its Tea Factory in Digbeth as part of cost-cutting measures. The corporation is instead considering existing studios around the UK and other options in the West Midlands, which would allow the show to be recorded outside Birmingham for the first time since 1951.
The signatories include scriptwriters, editors, and trade unions Equity UK and The Writers' Guild of Great Britain. Their letter states that relocating the show would pose an 'existential threat' to The Archers' future. The letter reads: 'We believe it's a great betrayal of the people of Birmingham, its creative industries and its local businesses, all of whom benefit from The Archers' presence in the city. It would also bring to an end a 75-year relationship between programme and place.'
How it is being reported
- Dame Judy Dench's message over controversial Archers 'great betrayal'Dame Judi Dench and Bridgerton’s Adjoa Andoh, have written to the BBC director-general Matt Brittin urging him to keep the recording of the radio drama in Birmingham.Worcester News · 18 Oct, 10:42
- Dame Judy Dench's message over controversial Archers 'great betrayal'Dame Judi Dench and Bridgerton’s Adjoa Andoh, have written to the BBC director-general Matt Brittin urging him to keep the recording of the radio drama in Birmingham.Malvern Gazette · 18 Oct, 10:42
In this story: Dame Judi Dench · Adjoa Andoh · Matt Brittin · BBC · The Archers · Birmingham · Inkberrow
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